TFAP Ep. 4 - Nikki Mclaughlin

We are so excited to share this inspirational interview with you. Today we are talking with Founder and Director of the non for profit The Makarie, Nikki McLaughlin. What is the Makarie? The Makarie will be a place where children will be given opportunities to learn about art and music. Opportunities that they may never have otherwise.

Her story starts as a little girl, with a big dream “to change the world” using only her creativity and art. It’s incredible that now as an adult, her dream has come to fruition. Along with an unbelievable team and ever supportive family, Nikki is working to bring this unique space to both the Pierce county area as well as a city in Ethiopia, where she says half her heart resides.

Compassion, hard work and an overflowing of love fills Nikki’s story, as you learn how this stunning women who has struggled with a life long illness, desires to poor into the lives of others. She is such an astonishing example of what you can accomplish when you have a deep desire and you are willing to go for it 100%. As a wife, mother, photographer… she has to take real life steps every day, to choose how she is going to produce such a grand idea. Her advice? Dream, write and take those first few small steps… and don’t forget to have a dependable bestie who will encourage you every step of the way.  

How can you help with this vision? Thank you for asking! Nikki gives us several ways to be apart of The Makerie. First, you can spread the word about this amazing non for profit. Second, consider donating, even just a small amount will make a huge impact. Next, if you are a creative person, try volunteering your talents and time. They are looking for teachers to dive in and work with some marvelous kids. And last, do you know a child that you can nominate to the program? Please put their name forward!

We are so grateful that we were able to sit down with this one of a kind women to; hear her heart, learn from her, be inspired… and share with you! Thank you for listening!

 

Sherah and David

 

Links:

https://makeriecreative.com/